From Soldier to Civvy: Reflections on National Service
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Active civilian and military service members are united by a belief that we all have a role to play in our country's story and welfare. We have a shared sense of responsibility -- and the skills to serve as civic leaders.
We're also changed for life. Military service is sometimes more visible, but service of all types has a profound and lasting impact on those who serve.
A Deeper Meaning
Most Americans understand that those who have worn our uniform are trained to both lead and follow, to problem solve, and are inherently resourceful. But, in the words of General Martin Dempsey, the current Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and principal military advisor to the President, "Less understood are the ways we continue to serve in our communities when we take off our uniforms Leaders at Aspen, and their partner organizations, know that while some people need a push, or a shove, many are ready to leap into service. As the war in Afghanistan winds down, thousands of veterans who understand service are hungry to continue solving our nation's toughest problems -- but we don't have enough service opportunities available to them.
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Volunteering in America is on the rise and millennials are drawn to companies with "clearly-defined company policies on giving and volunteering. We're leaving hundreds of thousands of service-oriented Americans without an outlet to serve. This has to change. Not everyone can join the military.
Here's why: We put service before self. Military and civilian service members take an oath to serve a larger cause. One group pledges to defend. Many more veterans are created continuously as they quietly return from military service and begin seeking a meaningful place in civilian.
Making America a nation of national service would be truly transformational — and a fitting way to honor our veterans. Without fail, [the] students and I would identify those virtues such as courage, selflessness, and commitment associated with both forms of service. We invariably came to the consensus each time that whether walking point on patrol in the Marines, building a well with the Peace Corps, or teaching 7th grade science with TFA, young people benefited by serving others.
So, I want to say thank you to those of you who are leading and those who are supporting the charge to make national service a reality.
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As we prioritize how we allocate resources, supporting a large-scale national service program that provides a common experience and reinforces a sense of a common American future needs to be near the top of the list. And to be fair, you do sacrifice to some extent when participating in service. There was no rank and no uniform to help me get my civilian bearings in those civilian job interviews.
Service Before Self: Reflections on Military and Civilian Service
Repercussions of Viet Nam: The repercussions of the Viet Nam War continue to affect veterans from that era. The anti-war sentiment during that time made it difficult for Viet Nam veterans to find a job.
The anti-war sentiment during that time made it difficult for Viet Nam veterans to find a job. But I firmly believe that every single American is programmed -- we are wired! Since the dissolution of the draft, however, fewer Americans have been in the military or even have contact with the military through a relative or friend. Though some headway has been made, data on the contributions of pre-service adversity, military experiences, and post-service life are needed to help inform service providers. Although not a combat veteran, I have served with many and have relatives who were or are.
Fortunately, over the years, especially recently, there are many organizations seeking to help veterans and family members in adapting to life after combat, family integration, healing, and finding work. Now, employers are searching to hire veterans. Since the dissolution of the draft, however, fewer Americans have been in the military or even have contact with the military through a relative or friend.
Most people think a soldier gets training and weapons, and then goes out into combat. From an Army perspective, some of the main areas of military occupations are: Each branch had specific occupational codes and titles. So, an issue to keep in mind as Veterans Day approaches is that job-seeking veterans and potential employers are challenged trying to match and interpret their different cultures for each other. It is incumbent upon the veteran to explain in civilian terms — not in military jargon — what work he or she did in the service, and how will it benefit the employer.
The employer simultaneously needs to look beyond the stereotypes and understand that a veteran possesses many skills learned in stressful environments: Both veteran and employer can learn and benefit from each other… the veteran making a positive, strong contribution to an employer aiming for success.
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